tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post116087504145840866..comments2023-09-05T03:24:40.988-05:00Comments on Seize the day -- the blog of writer Molly Blaisdell: The Golden Coffee CupMolly/Cecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1164845877329201262006-11-29T18:17:00.000-06:002006-11-29T18:17:00.000-06:00Hi Chris! Thrilled to see you moving forward. Con...Hi Chris! Thrilled to see you moving forward. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations, Ghost Girl! How exciting to sell something to Cricket!!! <BR/><BR/>I'm almost through with my rewrite. I have written the two scenes and a half and have revised 29 chapters. We have had an unfortuante snowstorm here in the wilds of Woodinville. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Not winter yet. Not winter yet.<BR/>The driving has been crazy. Today, I went down my hill sideways. <BR/><BR/>If you finish your goal (uh, revised goal) email me at molly.blaisdell@verizon.net and I will send your glorious Golden Coffee Cup. We are about quality not quantity!!!!Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1164828471104566972006-11-29T13:27:00.000-06:002006-11-29T13:27:00.000-06:00You go, Chris! Have a cup of tea and a block of c...You go, Chris! Have a cup of tea and a block of chocolate (a big block of chocolate!) and tap away. I'm falling short of my goal, too. But I am over the moon right now because in the middle of all this busy, goal-setting month, I got an acceptance from Cricket Magazine for story I wrote last year. Yippee! so the last few days have been busy nailing down a few loose details for my editor, including a wonderful interview with the curator of the Eadweard Muybridge Collection at the Kingston Museum in the U.K. <BR/><BR/>So once again, the goal I set for my novel didn't quite make it, but it helped me inch closer to finishing it. Now...can I do it by Christmas?Ghost Girl (aka, Mary Ann)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10104992485564788542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1164812798350420852006-11-29T09:06:00.000-06:002006-11-29T09:06:00.000-06:00Is it really the end of the month tomorrow? Nooooo...Is it really the end of the month tomorrow? Nooooo! Why do we have to do this on a month with only 30 days, and a holiday?<BR/><BR/>As you can probably guess from this whining, I'm not finishing all of my goals. I might actually finish the first draft of the novel by Friday, but that's next month. I did submit Mad Libs . I haven't gotten any articles out, although I've written a rough draft of a new one. And I've taken some notes, but not written a complete outline of the biography. Alas. <BR/><BR/>Oh well, the point of setting goals is to inspire you to work harder, so I guess it worked for that. Now if I just buckle down for the next two days, I might be able to check off at least one more thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1164309072838996802006-11-23T13:11:00.000-06:002006-11-23T13:11:00.000-06:00You go, Ghost Girl!!!!! Do you your best! Shh, If ...You go, Ghost Girl!!!!! Do you your best! Shh, If your goal gets a little tweaked, uh, I probably would not notice. We are more about quality than quanity here at the Golden Coffee Cup. I hope you enjoy the journey of writing and that Big Climax at the end of your book is just brilliant!Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1163635658559727222006-11-15T18:07:00.000-06:002006-11-15T18:07:00.000-06:00Well, I'm on fire, now...despite the hacking cough...Well, I'm on fire, now...despite the hacking coughs and inconsiderate appointments wandering through my schedule this week, I managed to finish chapter 20! So, on to the BIG climax and the MC's shining moment. I fear I won't make my final goal for this month, but I'm thrilled with the dribs and drabs of progress. And I'll savor a golden cup of tea on November 30th, no matter where my ms ends up...Ghost Girl (aka, Mary Ann)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10104992485564788542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1163310656696371302006-11-11T23:50:00.000-06:002006-11-11T23:50:00.000-06:00Thanks for checking in Ghost Girl. I'm a fan of E...Thanks for checking in Ghost Girl. I'm a fan of English Breakfast tea myself, but I would protest the loss of caf. Must have caf. <BR/><BR/>Deep danger for an mc!!!! Good, very good. Keep working. <BR/><BR/>Try the Bella Ball for a fortune telling: http://www.bellaonline.org/code/bellaball/index.asp. <BR/><BR/>Try this site for stick to it power: http://duittuit.com/sticktuit.htm<BR/><BR/>Keep writing!Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1163171262300717752006-11-10T09:07:00.000-06:002006-11-10T09:07:00.000-06:00Alright, I'm with Chris about the tea cup thing. ...Alright, I'm with Chris about the tea cup thing. I would definitely use my golden coffee cup for tea--decaf English Breakfast is a regular affair at my writing desk. Checking in on my goals for November...finished one chapter and am 5 pages into the next. Looks iffy as to whether I'll make the three I was hoping for, but I'm game! My MC is in deep danger...must get back to him! Good luck everyone and thanks again for the motivation and inspiration Molly!Ghost Girl (aka, Mary Ann)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10104992485564788542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162522120673207482006-11-02T20:48:00.000-06:002006-11-02T20:48:00.000-06:00OK, I'm extending a "Get out of jail free card" ju...OK, I'm extending a "Get out of jail free card" just for today. It all because the more the merrier. There are seven more folks who emailed me directly. They are also all good. Any who! Seize the day folks. Somebody post a motivation tip!!!Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162506994351678102006-11-02T16:36:00.000-06:002006-11-02T16:36:00.000-06:00Okay, I didn't post yesterday, but I did sub Peggy...Okay, I didn't post yesterday, but I did sub Peggy King Anderson's writing class last night, does that get me out of jail free, too? <BR/><BR/>My goal (for my YA Novel, Bodacious Mystery Galpal Tells All) is 500 words per day, 5 days a week. Or 2500 words per week. Or 11,000 words by November 30. Today I'll have to do 1000 to make up for yesterday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162489045329896462006-11-02T11:37:00.000-06:002006-11-02T11:37:00.000-06:00I know, I know, I'm posting late, but responding v...I know, I know, I'm posting late, but responding via email has got to count for something (email is sooooo last year, I know - rolling eyes). <BR/><BR/>My goals: finish this draft of Brimstone Soup and write at least 100 words/day (more on official writing days, of course).<BR/><BR/>Hollyholly cupalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012572116406283386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162487468926115402006-11-02T11:11:00.000-06:002006-11-02T11:11:00.000-06:00In addition I will wear my glasses more often and ...In addition I will wear my glasses more often and use spell check.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162487214570637172006-11-02T11:06:00.000-06:002006-11-02T11:06:00.000-06:00I'm a deadbeat. I didn't post on Nov 1st but I di...I'm a deadbeat. I didn't post on Nov 1st but I did tell Molly I would post before Nov 1at. She gave me a get-out-of-jail-free card.<BR/><BR/>My goal for November;<BR/><BR/>I will write 20 minutes a week. I will submit a story to Hightlights and/or Hopscotch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162417941453932162006-11-01T15:52:00.000-06:002006-11-01T15:52:00.000-06:00I hope I've made it in time...I just heard about "...I hope I've made it in time...I just heard about "The Golden Coffee Cup" and I'm ready to set some goals...<BR/>1...Finish an early chapter book<BR/>2...Re-read and Re-work at least two of the three picture books that I wrote a few months back..<BR/><BR/>LilfixAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162360180488515422006-10-31T23:49:00.000-06:002006-10-31T23:49:00.000-06:00It's hours away! My goal is to finsih revising my...It's hours away! My goal is to finsih revising my current WIP. AND, start and finish my new YA. No word goal. Just finish when it's finished. Molly this is a great idea! Wish I thought of it! HairaplentyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162237892047260342006-10-30T13:51:00.000-06:002006-10-30T13:51:00.000-06:00Goal 1: finish the first draft of my work for hire...Goal 1: finish the first draft of my work for hire novel about a girl detective.(currently on chapter 5 of about 15.)<BR/>Goal 2: submit samples of Mad Libs.<BR/>Goal 3: research and write an outline for the the childhood biography due next spring.<BR/>Goal 4: complete and submit at least two article from the mess of ideas and partially finished ones I have.<BR/>Can you use the Golden Cup for tea instead?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162230030456313252006-10-30T11:40:00.000-06:002006-10-30T11:40:00.000-06:00My goal for the Golden COffee Cup is to crank out ...My goal for the Golden COffee Cup is to crank out 4 (500 WC)author bios and write 3 shorst stories.<BR/><BR/>Go Molly-Go Molly-Go Molly-Go MollyGo Molly-Go MollyGo Molly-Go MollyGo Molly-Go MollyGo Molly-Go MollyGo Molly-Go Molly<BR/><BR/>Your big sis, Lee AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1162086025799040012006-10-28T20:40:00.000-05:002006-10-28T20:40:00.000-05:00My goal is to get to the midway point in the secon...My goal is to get to the midway point in the second draft of Rosa's Tomatoes. A second, related goal is to get together at least three times with a Mexican-American friend to fact check the same portion of the novel. With picture books - I want to have a serviceable (ready to share with my critique group) copy of my garden ABC book and my totally new stab at my binky book. All by November 31, with my family still liking me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1161794872029669552006-10-25T11:47:00.000-05:002006-10-25T11:47:00.000-05:00My goal: start a new novel project. I've been so h...My goal: start a new novel project. I've been so hung up in #1, I need some distance, but I just can't settle on a new story that will captivate me for a year or so.Kate Fallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856887940900664692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1161663739865813842006-10-23T23:22:00.000-05:002006-10-23T23:22:00.000-05:00Great goals!!! I predict many Golden Coffee Cups!...Great goals!!! I predict many Golden Coffee Cups!!!Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1161660454630602242006-10-23T22:27:00.000-05:002006-10-23T22:27:00.000-05:00My November goal: Write four times a week for at l...My November goal: Write four times a week for at least an hour (we'll call it 16 hours for the month).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1161231211127304442006-10-18T23:13:00.000-05:002006-10-18T23:13:00.000-05:00Thanks for this boost--I'll need the coffee cup to...Thanks for this boost--I'll need the coffee cup to keep going. I plan to revise my MG (after I finish it next week), start submitting, and work up a non-fiction book proposal. All this and plan for Thanksgiving, too. Will do my best!Alison Ashley Formentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561233370577996025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1161224022967471542006-10-18T21:13:00.000-05:002006-10-18T21:13:00.000-05:00My goal--finish the three remaining chapters of TW...My goal--finish the three remaining chapters of TWS (I'll share the title if I meet my goal) and revise all 22 chapters and sent it to the editor who is interested (and pray she is still interested!)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the motivation Molly!<BR/><BR/>Ghost GirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-1161191167032550842006-10-18T12:06:00.000-05:002006-10-18T12:06:00.000-05:00My personal goal for November: Revise all 37 chapt...My personal goal for November: <BR/><BR/>Revise all 37 chapters of Plumber Girl and add the three missing scenes.Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.com